During anaerobic respiration, lactic acid is formed in .

white blood cells

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neuron

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kidney

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muscles

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Solution

The correct option is D muscles
During strenuous physical exercise, respiration rate and pulse rate increases, so the muscle cells need more oxygen. In the absence of sufficient oxygen, muscles convert glucose into lactic acid and release energy by anaerobic respiration.

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